Anyone tried Fumoto oil drain valves?

[John B. Good]

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[Tik-Tok]

I know you're a spammer, but for those who are curious...

I wouldn't trust them in Calgary, too much salt on the roads, they'd seize up, and you'd have to take it off anyways.

For those who don't want to help his spamming by clicking his link.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~slray/04F250/Fumoto/Fumoto-09.JPG

[Aerobat]

Ive run one on my 2006 ram 1500 that I use for heavy oilfield work, driving through salt, sand, mud, gravel, water, and winter its never missed a beat, AWESOME product!

Other than removing the filter my hands dont get a drop of oil on them!

[G-ZUS]

Originally posted by Aerobat
Ive run one on my 2006 ram 1500 that I use for heavy oilfield work, driving through salt, sand, mud, gravel, water, and winter its never missed a beat, AWESOME product!

Other than removing the filter my hands dont get a drop of oil on them!

:werd:

[CapnCrunch]

Whats stopping a chunk of ice from bumping up and knocking it open?

(Serious question)

[raceman6135]

Originally posted by CapnCrunch
Whats stopping a chunk of ice from bumping up and knocking it open?

(Serious question)

To open the valve, you have to "lift" the silver handle against the force of the spring, and then rotate the handle 1/4 turn.

Pretty safe design to protect against accidental opening.

[CompletelyNumb]

I use one similar to this:

http://bloggn.grainews.ca/Jay/Femco-oil-plug-thumb-300x225.jpg

I love it.

[Abeo]

Originally posted by CompletelyNumb
I use one similar to this:

http://bloggn.grainews.ca/Jay/Femco-oil-plug-thumb-300x225.jpg

I love it.

How much did that cost you? Ever since I saw a brochure at the dealer, I've been tempted to put one on my truck

[ExtraSlow]

on another automotive forum I use, which shall not be named, these are a commom modification to heavy-dutury pickup trucks in both commercial and personal use settings. I've heard nothing but good things about them.

[clem24]

I installed one on a Legacy GT, 2.5RS, and my wife's 2000 Odyssey. They are freakin' awesome. Basically you can perform completely tool-less oil changes. Have never had a problem with them, and had never had any issues with the drain not opening. They are FAR less messy than having to pull out the drain plug with a socket, and there's no need to replace the compression gasket.

On my 2000 2.5 RS, it was even better because both the filter AND the drain spout was on the front of the car, and as a result, didn't even have to raise the car or drive it on a ramp to get underneath.

I am pretty sure it's practically impossible to open the spout using anything other than fingers (i.e. I can't see how a rock could open it).

I buy mine online straight from their website.

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/

(Looks like there might be a Canadian site too but can't vouch for it).

Highly recommend.

[CompletelyNumb]

Originally posted by Abeo


How much did that cost you? Ever since I saw a brochure at the dealer, I've been tempted to put one on my truck


Got it at Canadian Tire years ago for maybe $40. Not sure if they still sell them. Easily the best "mod" for the money I have ever done in my life.

[Tik-Tok]

Well, I guess I'm wrong then, lol.

[Graham_A_M]

Sweet, I'll have to give crappy tire a call to see if I can pick a few of these for my cars, trucks and bike.

EDIT: what sizes do they come in? I think there is a fair bit of difference with the various drain plugs. Or would I have to install a reducing adaptor for the smaller plugs?

[ArjayAquino]

Yep, I installed it on my old STi and I will be installing it on my X3 next oil change. The X3's plug hole is recessed a bit so I had to get an extension with it.

[CompletelyNumb]

They only had one size when I bought mine. Simple to throw a bushing in if you have to though.

[Cos]

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[Unknown303]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
on another automotive forum I use, which shall not be named, these are a commom modification to heavy-dutury pickup trucks in both commercial and personal use settings. I've heard nothing but good things about them.

Are you on DP? It's a very common mod for most Duramax guys. No matter where you live it's a pretty sweet mod to really speed up oil changes.

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by Cos
Just checked out ebay. Going to pick one up. Not sure my drainplug size though. Lol

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=fumoto+drain+valve&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Sweet! they have all the thread pitches & sizes there. Fuckin' eh! Thanks!

[DeeK]

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Maintenance/Oil_Change/Oil_Drain_Plug.jpg

This is the one I'm using. It comes with a lifetime guarantee that it will never accidentally open.

It's never failed me yet. :clap:

[autosm]

http://www.amazon.com/MIT7201-FLUID-EVACUATOR-LITER-MV7201/dp/B0054146BE/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t




I have not jacked up my cars for an oil change since I got this.

[ArjayAquino]

Originally posted by Cos
Just checked out ebay. Going to pick one up. Not sure my drainplug size though. Lol

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=fumoto+drain+valve&_sacat=See-All-Categories

if you go to their site, you can put in your vehicle info and it will show you the ones you can get. I always buy from the site as well.
http://www.qwikvalve.com/

[Cos]

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[5000Audi]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DeeK
[B]http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Maintenance/Oil_Change/Oil_Drain_Plug.jpg

This is the one I'm using. It comes with a lifetime guarantee that it will never accidentally open.


yep! also the best thing about them is they come factory installed so no need to buy and install yourself!


but on topic, i change my own oil and always have, even on my 2007 peterbilt, i never get oil where i dont want it.. just loosen bolt then when hand loose just keep pushing up untill its not threaded... pull out n move... maybe im just fast ninja but i never spill oil anywhere or any on my hands

[GQBalla]

:werd: ^^^

i spill oil from the oil filter though. Just the stupid placement of it.

[5000Audi]

Originally posted by GQBalla
:werd: ^^^

i spill oil from the oil filter though. Just the stupid placement of it.

take a hammer and a screw driver, put a hole in the filter and pre drain the oil.. i usually do it on the side near the bottom.. then oil wont flow down the screwdriver

[clem24]

Originally posted by 5000Audi


take a hammer and a screw driver, put a hole in the filter and pre drain the oil.. i usually do it on the side near the bottom.. then oil wont flow down the screwdriver

Brilliant! I'll try this next time. On another note, loved how the engine in my old MR2 has the filter upright, so there was zero mess. Worse is my wife's Odyssey; have to bend one of the plastic shields to get to it, and then it drains all over the x-member.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
Well, I guess I'm wrong then, lol.

Yeah, they don't really seize up due to the salt. I've had one on my STi for 3.5 years, the bearing inside is still like brand new. It looks a little worse for wear, but still 100% functional.

[Sentry]

My only complaint is that it's slow draining.

[clem24]

Originally posted by Sentry
My only complaint is that it's slow draining.

They deem to drain fast enough for me... Do you have your filler cap off and the car sufficiently warmed up? :dunno:

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Originally posted by Sentry
My only complaint is that it's slow draining.

The drain is obviously a little smaller, but I mean it only takes 1-2 minutes longer for me, and I'm usually doing other things at the same time.

[ArjayAquino]

and there's no time wasted in removing the plug and putting it back in